Linda Katherine Burk of Wellington, was born in Fort Collins on February 19, 1952 at Poudre Valley Hospital, to Jackie Leroy Burk and Loleita Jean (Stotts) Burk. Linda passed away on August 20, 2014 at Poudre Valley Hospital.

Linda grew up in Wellington, attending Wellington Elementary and Wellington Jr High before moving onto Poudre High School. After high school, Linda married Dennis Duvall, which brought into that union two beautiful daughters. Michelle Rae-Jean and Tiffany Rose. They later divorced.

Linda worked at Poudre Valley Hospital as the billing department supervisor for 12 years. After she left the hospital, she opened a dress boutique in Old Town, called "Katie's Casuals."